Mandatory Fun and Other Faux Pas Is your party planning committee already discussing ugly sweater contests and company picnics? In recent years, there’s been a lot of discussion about how “forced fun” events at work can actually harm morale. People’s priorities have shifted with the pandemic. Many people prefer to spend time with their friends…
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Government Affairs & General UpdatesJuly 18, 2023 1. What’s next as Pa. prepares to spend $1.2B on broadband – Before Pennsylvania can spend an almost $1.2 billion windfall of federal funding for high-speed internet, it must figure out how to use it. More than 270,000 locations across the commonwealth can’t get internet at speeds…
Read More Government Affairs & General Updates July 14, 2023 1. Pittman suggests Senate GOP will want other provisions removed from budget if Shapiro uses line-item veto to ax voucher provision. In an interview with KDKA this week, Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, R-Indiana, made explicit what had previously seemed more implicit – that if Gov.…
Read More Government Affairs & General UpdatesJuly 13, 2023 1. Budget deal unlikely before September – Both chambers of the General Assembly officially left Harrisburg for the summer — an ominous sign that the bipartisan wound won’t heal anytime soon. The development comes nearly two weeks after the Senate recessed until mid-September, furious over Gov. Josh…
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Every business wants to hire the brightest and best employees. But how do we make sure we find them? Expanding the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) of your workforce might not seem like the direct answer. But, in an increasingly diverse general population, studies have shown it’s critical to future success of attracting and retaining…
Read More Government Affairs & General UpdatesJuly 12, 2023 1. 10 things you need to know about PA’s budget impasse – Pennsylvania’s state budget is currently stuck in legislative limbo as the result of an impasse between the politically divided state legislature and the state’s Democratic governor – with no clear sign of the gridlock breaking…
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The Cost of Employee Turnover The Great Resignation touched a lot of employers not so long ago. As people reprioritized where and how they wanted to work, if their employers couldn’t meet their expectations, they simply left. This may not have seemed like a terrible thing for the employee. After all, they found places…
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July 2023 (ed. 7) In this edition: Feature Article: Best Practices for a Healthy Team From the Desk of Dan DeBone: Child Care Crisis & House Bill 1259 Non-Profit of the Month: Union Mission Chamber Champion of the Month: Redstone Presbyterian Seniorcare Financial Wellness & News Upcoming Events Chamber Rewind Member Milestones Welcome New Members…
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Which Numbers Matter the Most? We talk a lot about tracking data points, but how do you know which numbers matter the most? Of course, every small business owner should know where they stand financially at any given moment. After all, you need to know you can cover operating expenses or an unexpected bill. …
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Level Up Your Goals We’ve talked a lot about planning and goal setting. Recently, your business has achieved one of those strategic goals. Congratulations! Take a moment to celebrate. But then, get ready to level up your goals. Experts say you should set goals that scare you. You need to smash through your comfort zone…
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